Details:
- Salary: £28,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hundred End
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
4 ON 4 OFF TRANSPORT OPERATIVE / PLANNER |Nights| £28,500 | Birchwood, Warrington
4 on, 4 off | 18:00 – 06:00
KPI Recruiting are working with a well-established transport and logistics organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Operative / Planner to join their busy operation in Birchwood, Warrington.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a strong transport background and previous general haulage planning experience. The role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate general haulage movements.
Allocate jobs to drivers and vehicles.
Monitor the transport operation throughout the shift.
Move jobs and replan routes when required.
Communicate effectively with drivers regarding jobs, routes and changes.
Monitor driver's hours and ensure compliance with WTD regulations.
Maintain accurate transport and administrative records.
Use Transport Management Systems (TMS), compliance systems and customer portals.
Keep transport systems updated with accurate job information.
Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation.
Maintain strong driver engagement and communication.
Provide excellent customer service and respond to queries.
React quickly to changes, delays and last-minute requirements.
Work effectively under pressure within a busy transport environment.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in general haulage planning.
Strong background within the transport industry.
Good understanding of driver's hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).
Experience moving jobs and replanning transport operations.
Confident communicating with drivers and customers.
Excellent administration and PC skills.
Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
Familiarity with compliance systems and customer portals.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure.
Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
£28,500 per annum.
4 on, 4 off working pattern.
18:00 – 06:00 shifts.
Temp-to-perm opportunity.
Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
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Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates successfully shortlisted for the role will be contacted.
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